Jewelry: Jewelry Organizations

The American Craft Council is a national, nonprofit educational organization founded in 1943 by Aileen Osborn Webb. The mission of the Council is to promote understanding and appreciation of contemporary American craft.

The AGTA is the voice for the colored gemstone industry. Two of the most significant contributions to the trade have been the creation of the AGTA Code of Ethics and Principles of Fair Business Practices and the Gemstone Information Manual (G.I.M.).

non-profit educational corporation that recognizes and promotes the understanding of original jewelry designs as art.

The Art Jewelry Forum (AJF) is a membership based, non-profit organization created to advocate for the field of contemporary art jewelry. We do so by promoting education, appreciation and support for the field. We were established in 1997.

The Guild offers classes and master classes. Check their schedule.

The world's leading institute of gemological education and research.

HMAG membership is open to all who are interested in supporting the metal arts. Membership benefits include discounted workshops, a free page in the HMAG.org Member Gallery, invitations to exhibit your work, and technical and business programs.

With a mission to increase consumer confidence in the jewelry industry, Jewelers of America advocates professionalism and adherence to high ethical, social and environmental standards.

The objective of this association is to advance the jewelry manufacturing industry.

The metal arts guild of San Francisco.

SAC supports excellence in crafts by encouraging the creation, collection, and conservation of the work of craft artists and by educating and promoting public appreciation of fine craftsmanship.

The name of this organization is a bit misleading -- it is intended to appeal to all contemporary metalsmiths and jewelers.

Based in Austin, TX this is an independent jewelers' association that provides services such as communication, education, networking, and health and dental benefits to members.

A volunteer organization founded for the purpose of promoting the art of enameling.